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State

Kansas Highway Patrol

KHP releases holiday weekend report on crashes, citations

Updated: 25 minutes ago
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By Jeffrey Lutz
DUI arrests, speeding tickets and seat-belt tickets were all down from the Christmas weekends of last year and 2021.

News

Sedgwick County Courthouse in Wichita, Kansas

Courthouse renovation to close traffic in the area

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Lutz
One westbound lane of Central will remain closed until mid-February.

Sports

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean throws a pass against UNLV during the first half of the...

Bean throws for 6 TDs, Kansas overcomes flags to beat UNLV 49-36 in Guaranteed Rate Bowl

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Jason Bean threw for 449 yards and all six of his touchdown passes to two receivers, and penalty-plagued Kansas outlasted UNLV 49-36 in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Tuesday night.

Crime

An investigation that began in May led to the seizure of more than 300 grams of...

7-month long investigation leads to Herington woman’s arrest, seizure of more than 300 grams of meth

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Matt Heilman
An investigation that began in May led to the seizure of more than 300 grams of methamphetamine and a 46-year-old Herington woman’s arrest.

Helping Hand

Salvation Army community outreach during the holidays

12 Wichita families receive extra Helping Hand for the holidays

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
KWCH and DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers provided an extra helping hand to 12 families, providing them each with $100.

Crime

Image of a man suspected of stealing another man's car at knifepoint in a busy grocery store...

Wichita man robbed at knifepoint in busy parking lot, car stolen

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Branden Stitt and Matt Heilman
The incident that happened just days before Christmas is among the latest violent thefts in Wichita and one that raises concerns in the community.

News

A Wichita boy, rescued in Florida, received numerous Christmas gifts, including a suitcase...

Christmas surprise lifts up Wichita boy rescued in Florida

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Matt Heilman
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office reported the boy, from Wichita, was on his way home to be reunited with his family, but before he did, “he had one heck of a surprise waiting for him.”

News

Customer returns item at Rally House store in Wichita, Kansas

Day after Christmas a busy time for gift exchanges, returns

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Brock Wilson and KWCH Staff
The day after Christmas is one of the busiest days of the year for gift returns and exchanges.

Accidents

police lights

Wichita woman killed in head-on Pawnee County crash

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Matt Heilman
A Wichita woman died from her injuries in a Christmas Day crash involving an SUV and a pickup on K-156, near Larned in Pawnee County.

Sports

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson warms up for the team's NCAA college football game...

Avery Johnson ready for 1st college start in K-State bowl game

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Matt Heilman
Avery Johnson earned opportunities to see a lot of action his freshman season under center for the Kansas State football team. But a new opportunity comes Thursday with his first college start when the Wildcats take on No. 18 NC State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Fla.
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News

One airline, however, endured a few hiccups.

Holiday air travel goes smoothly for most

Updated: Dec. 26, 2023 at 8:11 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff
One airline, however, endured a few hiccups.

News

File: Gift Returns

Growing number of retailers charge for return shipping, millions to receive at least one unwanted gift

Updated: Dec. 26, 2023 at 7:31 AM CST
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By Joe Hennessy
Christmas gifts are being used in garages, kids are playing in the living rooms, people are trying on the clothes they got, and some are searching for ways to take the gifts back without anyone finding out.

State

The view Tuesday night at Interstate 70 in Goodland, Kansas

I-70 reopened in NW Kansas, drivers urged to stay cautious

Updated: Dec. 26, 2023 at 6:37 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff
Motorists are advised to buckle up and stay alert for changing road and weather conditions.

Local

Huron Breaux, II and David Wallace

2 Wichita actors go from the stage to the big screen in ‘The Color Purple’

Updated: Dec. 26, 2023 at 2:37 AM CST
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By Angela Smith and KWCH Staff
“The Color Purple” debuted in theaters nationwide on Christmas Day.

Accidents

KWCH Car Crash generic

Man killed in Rice County crash

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 9:55 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
A Great Bend man died Christmas morning in a two-vehicle crash in central Kansas.

Local

Wichita firefighters celebrate Christmas

Wichita firefighters work Christmas Day

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 9:27 PM CST
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By Brock Wilson
It may be Christmas but many first responders don't get the day off.

News

The Kansas City Chiefs Christmas game against the Las Vegas Raiders was the first home game...

Friends of Chiefs Super Fan carry on his legacy at first home game since his passing

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 9:03 PM CST
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By Alex Love
The Kansas City Chiefs Christmas game against the Las Vegas Raiders was the first home game that tailgaters experienced without Chiefs super fan, “Da Beard” since his recent passing.

KU

Guaranteed Rate Bowl CEO/Executive Director Erik Moses

Guaranteed Rate Bowl’s CEO tells 13 Sports why they wanted the Jayhawks

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 7:39 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
He said the sudden shift in the program’s culture has put them on the map.

Kansas City Chiefs

Despite a 20-14 loss to the Raiders, Chiefs fans were excited to send their Christmas Day at...

Fans spend Christmas with the Kansas City Chiefs

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 7:32 PM CST
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By Brandon Zenner
There’s no place like home for the holidays, especially when home is Arrowhead Stadium.

Travel

Christmas Day travel

Some find success traveling on Christmas Day

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 6:46 PM CST
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By Max Dutton
If you decided to venture out this Christmas Day, you may have found that the roads were very quiet.

Extras

Taylor Swift and Santa

Santa escorts Taylor Swift into Chiefs game

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:50 PM CST
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By Angela Smith and Brandon Zenner
Taylor Swift is again making headlines in Kansas City. This time before the Chiefs took on the Las Vegas Raiders.

News

Crews battle a building fire at the intersection of Douglas and Linden.

Crews working east Wichita building fire

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 12:38 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
The Wichita Fire Department is currently on scene of a building fire in East Wichita.

News

Wichita restaurants see Christmas Eve crowds.

Restaurants see Christmas Eve crowds

Updated: Dec. 24, 2023 at 10:37 PM CST
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By Cale Chapman
Many people go out to eat every Christmas Eve bringing big crowds to many Wichita restaurants who stay open.

News

WPD confims one person is in custody following overnight standoff in South Wichita.

One person arrested following overnight standoff in south Wichita

Updated: Dec. 24, 2023 at 10:43 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff
The Wichita Police Department confirms one person is in custody following a standoff in south Wichita Saturday evening into early Sunday morning.

News

Shoppers get last minute gifts during Super Saturday.

Shoppers look for last minute gifts on Super Saturday

Updated: Dec. 23, 2023 at 9:53 PM CST
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By Cale Chapman
It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Many were out in Wichita for “Super Saturday” purchasing last minute Christmas gifts.

News

From Evergy’s power outage map, more than 2300 people are without power in northwest Wichita.

2300 affected in NW Wichita power outage

Updated: Dec. 23, 2023 at 7:25 PM CST
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By Hailey Tucker
From Evergy’s power outage map, more than 2300 people are without power in northwest Wichita.

News

Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner posted to social media after another trooper...

Driver going 119 on I-70 gets ticketed by KHP

Updated: Dec. 23, 2023 at 6:41 PM CST
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By Hailey Tucker
Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner posted to social media after another trooper ticketed someone driving way too fast on I-70 Saturday.

Missing Persons

Cowley County authorities are searching for Janet J. Spoon who went missing late Friday night.

Missing woman found dead in Cowley County

Updated: Dec. 23, 2023 at 2:54 PM CST
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By Hailey Tucker
The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office said a woman who had been missing since Dec. 23 was found deceased.

News

This time of year can be hard for anyone, especially seniors. Paul Weishaar and his mother,...

Seniors living in nursing, retirement homes reminisce of Christmases past

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 10:20 PM CST
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By Cale Chapman and Angela Smith
Many are gearing up for holidays with family and friends. But celebrating the holidays can look different for those living in nursing and retirement homes.

Local

Eisenhower National Airport

AAA expects over 115 million people to travel this holiday season

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 7:09 PM CST
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By Brock Wilson
That’s the most since the COVID-19 pandemic and the second-most since AAA started tracking holiday travel numbers in 2000.

Accidents

Sedgwick County dispatcher said a train struck a person near Skinner and Mead Friday evening.

Man clipped by train in south Wichita

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 5:34 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
Emergency crews are in south Wichita for the report of a train striking a pedestrian.

What the Tech?

Create a new habit with the app of the day, Apple's journaling app.

App of the Day: Apple Journal

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 5:26 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
Create a new habit with the app of the day, Apple's journaling app.

News

Friday, March 11, marks two years since a tragedy in Leon where nearly-two-year-old Addison...

Mother channels grief into advocacy, focuses message on dangers of drunk driving

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 4:25 PM CST
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By Shawn Loging and Matt Heilman
As people go out to celebrate, a Kansas mother urges revelers to make smart decisions as she knows firsthand the impact and loss that can come from driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

News

Car hauler engulfed by flames on Interstate 70 between Hays and Ellis

KHP: Fire engulfs car hauler on I-70 near Hays, no injuries reported

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 3:20 PM CST
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By Matt Heilman
The Kansas Highway Patrol captured harrowing images from a fiery scene early Friday morning on Interstate 70 between Hays and Ellis.

What the Tech?

Jamey Tucker gives advice about opening electronics before Christmas.

What the Tech? Gifts to Unwrap Early

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 2:39 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
Jamey Tucker gives advice about opening electronics before Christmas.

News

Dodge City, Kansas

Lawsuit claiming unfair voting system in Dodge City set to move forward

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 11:13 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A federal lawsuit against Dodge City that claims unfair voting systems create a barrier for Latine candidates in the city is set to move forward.

News

St. John's Episcopal Church hosted a memorial to pay respects to homeless people who died in...

Memorial service held for members of Wichita’s homeless population who died in past year

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 10:54 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff
A memorial service Thursday night recognized a portion of the Wichita community often overlooked.

Crime

Suspect in carjacking.

Wichita police looking to identify suspected carjacker

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 10:37 AM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz
The suspect had a knife in one hand and a hammer in the other.

State

Bill proposes allowing some suspended Kansas drivers to get restricted licenses

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 10:11 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff and Matt Heilman
Ahead of the 2024 legislative session, there’s a continued push from some lawmakers to get more Kansans back on the road and back to work.

Local

Wichita Police and Sedgwick County Sheriff

Wichita Police Department announces autism outreach program

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 8:49 AM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Identifying stickers enable officers to interact more meaningfully with those who need specific care.

Extras

Even after two decades, fans come to New York to trace Buddy’s steps, all the way to the...

Fans remain dedicated to 'Elf' as holiday hit turns 20

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 8:41 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff
Even after two decades, fans come to New York to trace Buddy’s steps, all the way to the Empire State Building.

Travel

And gas prices remain manageable, with Kansas well below the national average of $3.13.

Roads and airports busier as Christmas approaches

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 7:50 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff
And gas prices remain manageable, with Kansas well below the national average of $3.13.

News

Kansas Commerce Department SEED grants.

Commerce Department awards SEED grants to 13 Kansas communities

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 7:10 AM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Awardees are located in communities with a population of 5,000 or less.

Accidents

Semi fire on I-35.

Semi fire diverts traffic off I-35, turnpike reopens

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 6:56 AM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Dispatchers told 12 News that no one was hurt.

Local

Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office conducting DUI patrol

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 6:46 AM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz
The New Year's holiday outranks other holidays in crashes involving impairment.

News

Lights at AbilityPoint in Wichita, Kansas

Lights at AbilityPoint ending after 27 years

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 12:45 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff and Matt Heilman
Days are numbered to view The AbilityPoint’s light display in Wichita.

News

One of several "Santas" greets a passerby during the annual "Georgetown Santa" Christmas event...

WATCH: Salina community celebrates 25 years of ‘Georgetown Santas’

Updated: Dec. 21, 2023 at 11:15 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
It’s a seasonal tradition in Salina hitting its 25th anniversary this year.

Sports

Wichita State forward Isaac Abidde, center, blocks a shot by Kansas State forward David...

Perry scores 17 as K-State bounces back from loss to beat Wichita State, 69-60

Updated: Dec. 21, 2023 at 9:49 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Tylor Perry scored 17 points, including a pair of clinching free throws in the final minute, and Kansas State held on to beat in-state rival Wichita State 69-60 on Thursday night at the T-Mobile Center.

News

The Lenexa Police Department makes use of a tool called  "the grappler" to stop a stolen van,...

‘Like out of a movie’: Lenexa PD video shows new vehicle-stopping tool in action

Updated: Dec. 21, 2023 at 8:40 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff and KWCH Staff
A recent police chase in northeast Kansas ended abruptly, thanks to a new tool that stops fleeing vehicles in their tracks.

News

12 News

Man reported missing in NW Wichita found safe

Updated: Dec. 21, 2023 at 8:02 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
The Wichita Police Department confirmed Pete Garcia, reported missing on Thursday in northwest Wichita, has been found safe.
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